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Identifying the direction of nap? Feels the same both ways!
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2474	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/13/13 7:42 PM This sounds like one of those Incredibly Doltish Questions, but I bought some lovely cotton velvet curtain panels for the yardage, and I honestly can't tell which way the nap goes! I'd say it's uniformly fuzzy, and not particularly softer or richer-looking one way or the other. Is there another way to tell? Thanks! ------ ~Gem in the prairie
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7003	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue << Like this post Date: 2/13/13 8:06 PM Hold it up to a window and brush it with your hand. Velvet can be a lot like corduroy--smooth your hand one way and it's a different tone. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/13/13 9:54 PM Light should hit the nap differently. Try different light sources and stand back and look. Sometimes the printing on the selvedge (assuming you have any) could give you a clue. If you can't tell I probably won't make a difference if it's with or against the nap.
Vireya Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 12/10/05 Posts: 782	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/14/13 0:37 AM It goes whichever way you want it to go! Just be consistent, having all your pattern pieces the same way up. That will avoid any possible colour differences which aren't obvious now but might become obvious when you are wearing the garment.
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6804	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue << 2 members like this. Date: 2/14/13 10:54 AM If you can't tell, then don't worry about it. Pick one direction, and STICK WITH IT. Use a safety pin etc to mark This Way Up and make sure every piece you cut has the nap running in the same direction...whichever direction you decided to use. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
kitphantom   Intermediate NM USA Member since 1/6/11 Posts: 47	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/15/13 11:09 AM Picking a direction to use if it is not obvious would be my choice. I've used pins and tape to mark nap or my choice for the front side on fabrics when either was not clear. ------ Bernina: 910, 930, 180, 440; Bernette 004D serger Vintage/classic Singer: 201, 301, 221
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2898	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/15/13 11:28 AM which ever direction you decide on, good ole blue painters tape with an arrow drawn on it will be a sanity saver as you work on your project

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